In the fast-paced, ever-evolving world of technology and IP, one thing is clear: a deep understanding of industry dynamics is essential for patent attorneys who wish to truly add value to their clients. This was the central theme of a recent CEIPI IP ...

Many IP experts in the IP community at I3PM, the HTB-EPO initiative, IP offices and institutions in national and regional innovation systems have asked Prof. Dr. Alexander Wurzer: “Where can you be sure not to miss any important IP management content? ...

Bridging the gap from exclusion to inclusion to achieve the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals As the 2030 deadline for achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) approaches, progress remains alarmingly slow, with only about 15-17% o ...

In the world of IP, you spend your time helping others protect what they’ve created — the ideas, inventions, and assets that hold real value. But here’s a simple question that too often goes unasked: What about the value of your own expertise? Many IP ...

On May 15, 2025, over 50 technology leaders from the DACH region gathered at the CTO Spring Forum in Munich. This year’s central topic was the transformative power of artificial intelligence (AI) in the innovation and patent process. As AI reshapes in ...

In the fast-evolving world of IP, where technology is advancing at an unprecedented pace, the conversation around design protection is becoming more critical. At the recent CEIPI IP Business Talks, Kei Enomoto shared her insights on this topic, sheddi ...

In a rapidly evolving IP landscape, artificial intelligence is not just an enhancement; it’s a game-changer. In a recent CEIPI IP Business Talk, Daniel Holzner, CEO of ABP Patent Network, dived into how AI is transforming patent management and inventi ...

Many IP experts in the IP community at I3PM, the HTB-EPO initiative, IP offices and institutions in national and regional innovation systems have asked Prof. Dr. Alexander Wurzer: “Where can you be sure not to miss any important IP management content? ...

Switching costs are the costs that a consumer or firm incurs when switching brands, suppliers, products, or services. These costs can be monetary, such as the cost of a new service, or non-monetary, such as the time, training or learning curve needed ...

Abstract A discussion of how and why companies developing user interface (UI) and user experience (UX) features might use animation design patents in order to bolster their intellectual property (IP) portfolios. The article examines a design patent co ...